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TWO TTTF HATTY NFRRAFITAN TUESDAY, APKIT, 7, 1936. Daily Nebraskan Station A. Lincoln, Nabraaka. 1935 Member 1936 Associated GoUegiate Press Thli paper It repreienttd for gsnsral advertising by tha Nebraaka Praia Association. Entered aa ascond-clasa matter at the postoffice n Lincoln, Nebraska, under act of congreaa, March 3, 1879, and at special rate of postage provided for In section 1103, act of October 3, 1917, authorized January 20, 1922. TH I RTV -FOURTH VEAR Published Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday mornings during the academic year. SUBSCRIPTION RATE $1.50 year Single Copy 6 cents $1.00 a semester 12.50 a vear mailed $1.50 a semester mailed Under direction of the Student Publication Board. Editorial Office University Hall 4. Business Off ice University Hall 4A. Telephones Day i B6891; Nlghti B6882. B3333 (Journal) Official student publication of the University of Nebrask In Lincoln, Nebraska. IRWIN RYAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TRUMAN OBERNDORF BUSINESS MANAGER EDITORIAL STAFF MANAGING EDITORS George Plpal Arnold Levin NEWS EDITORS Johnston Snipes Dorothy Bentx Jane Walcott Eleanor Clizbe Don Wagner Society Editor Louise Magee BUSINESS STAFF ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS Bob Funk Bob Shellenberg Bob Wadhams Circulation Manager Stanley Michael Innocents! And Tradition. To follow foolish precedent, and wink With both our eyes, is easier than to think. Cowper. Tho lieateii arguments tnav support piece lent ami equally vituperative condemnations tear it down, custom not only makes both la miliar but for the most part renders both in effectual. Thus we ngain approach the sub ject of campus activities; their merits, defects and then iinally decide to pass them by with out further ado. As a part of university life they have thus far borne acceptance. In the opinion of the Nebraskan they will continue to be viewed with the tolerance of mellow eustom. Today is election day. that great event in the lives of campus politicians when eligible Innocents are chosen for the next year. With out in the least subjecting the undoubtedly philanthropic motives of the aspirants to ques tion the Xebraskan cannot, however, but watch in bewildered amazement the mad struggle for these posts which c;jry no particular du ties or privileges except the possible fulfill ment of social ambitions. At any rate the flections on the whole seem to affect only a !Iii:!it few. recipients of these honors but consider themselves a step farther up the runs of the ladder leading to ultimate social emi nence. Possible exception to this might be the highly contested office of Ivy day orator. Two candidates have filed. One' faction evidently did not consider the laurel worth Ihe effort of putting up a candidate, as one of Ifie aspir ants is running on an independent ticket. Lest these groups bear the brunt of con stant criticism the Xebras?:an wishes to take up the banner of tradition. No matter how warped may be this banner in certain in stances, nevertheless building the right custom to a position whereby it not onlv establishes a place in the hearts of the student body but also serves as a binding cord for alumni, de serves a certain amount of eulogism. The tragedy lies in the fact that this bind ing eord is not constructed of stronger mate rial If this unity could be accomplished to a greater extent within the student body then the university itself would at some future date thrive more prosperously. The university then would be more heartily supported by the' state, because, were even the exclusive field of grad uates of the institution solidly behind the school's educational programs and attempts at improvement we might have bad more suc cess m our lmaiicial dealings with the legis lature. It Is such societies as these, insignificant 8S they may seem at the time of selection, which continue to aid the iiniversitv in its htT (struggle against the odds nf poverty. "Within these special groups exists a bond of friendship and a unity of purpr.se which co ordinates to some degree the chaos of the un interested campus groups. Thus because of iheir altitudes, uncon "clonsly assumed during their stay here, which are to play a role in the future betterment of Nebraska university and not because of at tainment of personal in seen re so.-ial premise, the Nebraskan endorses the continuance of fcuch societies as the senior honoraries. of business, have resulted in losses that are stacererinsr. and worse irreparable, freedom of citizens is guaranteed in the constitution, and should be unheld. Is it right to uphold practices that are detrimental to thousands of other citizens" We have in mind the needless exploitation of minerals and ores. Persons may buy coal producing land, and exploit it in any way they see fit. It is estimated that a third of all coal in some veins is left unmined, but ruined, due to desire on part of owners to get all that is possible with the greatest amount of ease and the least possible expense. Such a policy will be terminated too late. Our children's children will live in a desolate waste. A recent cartoon depicts the present gen oration tying a millstone around the neek of the future generation, and explaining that these were Ihe sins of the fathers. They shall surelj' be visited upon the children of the fu ture. They will inherit debts, but these can be paid. They will be born into an arid, dust storm torn country. Solutions to this problem in those future days will be too late. Prob lems of this tvpe must be met as they arise. Following the World war, the agricultural interests of the United States experienced a depression. Due to poor management on their part, uncontrolled prices dropped out of sight. Commerce, shipping and other industries re- iused to notice the plight of the farmer. They ignored the fact that fanners comprised ap proximately one-third of our population, and that all business must prosper together to a large dejroe, or imperil thriving business with the sick. The Kernel does not participate in politi cal controversies, and does not oner this arti cle as an endorsement of the present adminis t rat ion. It is gratifying to know that small farms are being bought for farmers who are now in bondage on marginal land. Tenant farmers are getting a "break." Reforestation and conservation will result in flood control, improvement ot land, ending of dust storms, By ending these menaces to life and property, we shall save millions of dollars. This places a tremendous burden on the taxpayers. But it is a far better practice to mend to day, these holes in the nation's purse than to wait until there is nothing in the purse to save. Jt is the old truism: "Jt is too late to lock the door after the horse has been stolen." Agriculturists are facing a new dav. Ours is the power to help them, and by so doing, help ourselves. The business interests of the United States is like the proverbial chain, no stronger than its weakest link. It is the old vicious circle. All business must revive simul taneously, to produce a smooth going prosper ity. AentucKy .Kernel. RADIO REVIEW Dr. Lugn Publishes Bulletin On State's Ancient Rivers Clem McCarthy, NBC sports an nouncer and leading sports writer, will inaugurate a new series of "Sports Shots" programs, start ing tonight, which will be held three times weekly, The broad casts will be held Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday over WOW at 10:00 p. m. McCarthy will bring to the microphone the highlights of events in all fields of the sport ing world, including baseball, golf, tennis, boxing, swimming, polo track and field and also give lis teners the "inside track" on fu ture sport events. Nebraska Faculty Member Writes Scientific Hook on Pleistocene Geology; Dales Duck to Ice Age in Middle West. The story of early Nebraska, which dates back consider ably farther than the days of the red man, to that period which began perhaps two million years ago when our principal rivers as we know them today were being formed, is related in a scientific but interestingly written bulletin entitled "The Pleistocene Geology of Nebraska o by Dr. A. U Lugn of the geology CONTEMPORARY COMMENT Ours Is the Potter. America i famed for its. protection of the individual right to say and do anything the individual wants to say or do. Contrary to adverse criticism, we stj'l have a tremendous amount of freedom of speech and but little limitation on what we may do with our busi ness interests. This "right" of ours is often detrimental to the progress of our country. The Kernel is not tolerant toward any brand of communism. It has no place here, and this article is not advocating such a practice. It is glaringly evident, however, that such practices as have been tolerated under absolute freedom Propaganda Guides Vs. It has often been argued that universities of today fail to keep abreast of current prob lems and developments; that most courses taught in educational institutions are purely academic and impractical; that they are too i-.,.i,;o, uuunioila Bucknell makes a most effective answer to these arguments with the announcement that in its summer session this year it will pre sent a seminar course in propaganda, under the supervision of Dr. Ha r wood L. Childs of the Princeton university school of public and international affairs. Among those who will lecture are M. II. Aylesworlh, former president of the National Broadcasting- company: Charles Michelson, di rector of publicity of the democratic national committee: Jvlward L. Bernays. noted public relations counsel: Geortre flallun. mflnnrrinn- lirector of the American Institute of Public Op in ion: Silas Bent. Huthnr l.pvt t-nnu-n his bonk. "Ballvhoo." and Tln.rl, liailU lent of the United Press association. Propaganda has been assuming a growing iiiportan-e in American life since the World war. lodav. more than ever, manv "overn- ients are monopolizing control over the opin- ons ot their citizens. If wtj are to believe the barges of many of our compatriots our pres ent administration, thru its numerous and ca pable publicity bureaus, is spending our money o make us think along channels agreeable to the administration. With conditions such as these either ac knowledged or alleged, certainly propaganda is a subject worthy of serious study. The coin, ing presidential campaign and the part which propaganda will play in it is surely worthy of study, and Bucknell seems to realize the fact, for the campaign will be duly considered in the propaganda course. The BueknelJ experiment should hold the interest of every alert student and university administrator. If it is successful and with such lecturers as it will have there is no rea son why it should not be there is a place for a similar course in every college in the coun try. Syracuse Daily Orange. I !S eg levied Hill. Important legislation should never face" editorial oblivion, yet the Norris rural electri fication bill, one of the greatest opportunities for the progress of this state since goat glands were declared medically good for goats, has gone almost unnoticed in our newspapers. The Norris bill has the president's sup port. It appropriates 210 million dollars for loans to construct power lines in rural areas. 4 million of which would be handed to Kansas. This means electrification of 12.000 farm homes in the state, where out of 175.000 such homes at the present time, only 13,000 now have electric current. The age of electricity will have no end of uses for our farmers, offering everything- from musical entertainment to milking machines and vacuums. The Norris bill is a long stride in the modernization of a dominantly agricul tural state. Daily Kansan. WIEMAN OF CHICAGO TO DELIVER SPEECHES ON TIMELY RELIGION (Continued from Page 1). sad 8 o'clock in the evening will diress a. dim meeting of young people of college age at the First Preabyteriaa church. Special Convocation. According to present plana, a special convocation for Dr. Wie tnan mill be held at the college of agriculture on Tuesday, April 28. at 4 p. m. Dr. Wiemu occupies the chair of philosophy of religion at the University of Chicago divinity school and la the author of a number of boo in widely read among those Interested in an In tellectual approach to religion. He ia co-author of " American Philoso phies of Religion," recently pub lished and additional writings of Dr. Wieman include "Religious Experience and Scientific Method.- "lues of Life" and "Meth ods of Private Religious Living." A number of students and fac ulty members of the university heard Dr. Wieman speak at sum mer conferences in Estes park last summer and this vLsit la largely a result of their Interest in him and appreciation of hla messages, according to Mr. R. B. Henry, Presbyterian student pastor. Two seafaring ghosts will be described by the mariner that saw them when he appears for Phillips Lord's "three-minute thrill" section of Leo Reisman's program over WOW tonight dt 7:00 p. m. Monroe Atkins, as sistant engineer of the S. S. Watertown, will tell how he saw the ghosts through a dark haze as his ship headed for port. In addition to the nautical ghost story the program will include songs by Phil Duey, Sally Singer, the Four Eton Boys and the Sweethearts. Leo Reisman's orchestra will round out the mu sical entertainment. "Laugh with Ken Murray" fea turing Ken (That man's here again, mama) Murray, comedian; Phil Regan, popular Irish tenor; and Russ Morgan and his band will provide a half hour's hilarious entertainment tonight over the Columbia system. Murray broke into tame a few seasons ago with nis snort sketches on the air. Mary Pickford, star of staee and screen, resumes her "Parties at Tickfair" program with Al Lyons and his Cocoanut Grove orchestra. Mary will have one or two guest stars with her tonight when the program is put on the air over KFAB and other Colum bia stations. This informal bit of music and laughter has rapidly be come one of the most popular pro grams on tne air. Fred Waring and all the crew will be on hand again tonight with their usual program of fun and music. This program is rap idly drawing near the end of its contract. Whether it will be held over during the summer months, when all radio business is at its lowest, isn't known for sure, but Waring is supposed to have signed contracts to appear for the same sponsor soon after the first of September. Ben Bernie has a grievance against his fellow orchestra leader, George Olson. Thev are frequent opponents on the golf links and to add a bit of interest to the game they often bet on the outcome. If Olson loses he in variably pays by check making the order "Louse Bernie," and to collect, of course, NBC's old maes tro has to indorse it "Louse Bernie!" . William "Eill" Stater. NBC sports announcer will describe for American listeners over an inter national hookup the thrills of the Olympic games in Berlin this sum mer. Officials of the NBC in co operation with the German com pany have already scheduled twenty-four broadcasts. The pro gram will include twenty com petitive events, and numerous of ficial ceremonies. DANCE BANDS TONIGHT: WOW offers Leo Rcmman at 7, Wayne King at 7:30, Eddie Duchin at 8:30. and a master in Benny Goodman at 9. Ruby Newman follows at 10. with Ted Lewis at 10:35. Phil Le vant at 11. and Jcshc Hawkins at 11:30. KOIL will have Ben Bernie and all the la. in at H. Henry Busse at 10 :):. Henry King at 10:30. topping it olf with Jimmy Doisey al 11. OFF THE CL'FK: Costumed as a cowboy, Morton Downey mHde his debut in a Yiddish singing Irish songs . . . Ozzie NH- on Is a full fledged lawyer hav ing been admitted to the bar in New Jersey . . . Ac onling to word from Frankfoit, Kentucky, Hal Kemp is no longer a Kentucky Colonel . . . Patti Picktns of the NBC Pickens Sisters has her eye on the musical comedy stage. She is taking dancing lessons. In the trio's new stage act Patti does a tap dance for the first time. POETS ASKED TO SUBMIT WORK IN IVY DAY CONTEST (Continued from page 11. for use at the annual Ivy Day cele bration. In accordance with cus tom, the author of the winning poem will read the poem following the presentation of the queen on Ivy Day. Judges who will choose the win ning poem are to be Miss Louise Pound, L. C. Wimbrly and Miss Margaret McPht-e. all professors in the English department of the university. Students See Need of Campus Beautification, Improvements (Continued from Page 1.) state is to have reforestation, it should begin on the wind swept malls of the university. Ted Bradley, Com Cob mag nate, began seriously by advocat ing that the despicable looking abort cuts be mad into graveled paths. He would have his paths winding thru trees on those lonely plains between both and Andrews. Corn Coba Will Initiate Pledges Next April 15th Initiation of pledges into Corn Cobs, men's pep organisation, will be held on Wednesday evening, April 15. according to an an nouncement by Ted Bradley, president. Heitkcttcr s Market MEAT POULTRY OYSTERS FISH 140 to. 11th Street Telephone BUH Lai l' figure Your Jfatf Problem department of the University of Nebraska. This bulletin is pub lished by tho. Nebraska Geological Survey under the direction of Dr. G. E. Condra, state geologist. Waterway Description. One of the most fascinating sec tions of the book are the descrip tions of the early waterways in this state. Dr. Lugn points out that the Missouri river, which was in existence before the Ice age, changed its course several times during the glacial age, having been forced to give up Its present chan nel with the approach of each giant ice sheet. For many years In the dim past, the Missouri flowed along tho western margin of the Nebraskan glacier which covereo. the eastern 70 odd miles of the state. With the disappear ance of each glacier, however, the Missouri slowly was able to re trieve its present course. Ice Advances. Geologists know that during each ice advance, from 500,000 to perhaps a million years ago, the Missouri flowed southeast across Nebraska beginning at a point where the Niobrara now empties into it, and south through Pierce, western Knox, Boone and Madison counties, continuing just west of Columbus and on down through the rest of the state. "The Platte river likewise fol lowed a different course in pre historic days," writes Dr. Lugn. "From the high plains in the west it drained down the present North Platte valley continuing in about the same direction until it reached the Republican river. There was probably no Platte river as we know it today east of Kearney. The Republican is the one major river of the state which seems to have essentially kept its present course throughout the Ice Age and down to the present. This, we be lieve, is due to the glaciers having little effect in the southern part of the state. Early Glacial Streams. "All of the early glacial streams, including the Missouri, North and South Platte, Niobrara, and per haps a large river which once flowed east through the sand hills, but which long ago ceased to ex ist, are responsible for transport ing the enormous quantities of sand and gravel into central and southern Nebraska. Thus we now have the fine sand and gravel beds such as exint west of Columbus which reach a thickness of more than 200 feet." Fluviatile Deposits. These fluviatile deposits are de scribed in detail in Dr. Lugn's bul letin. He explains how these early rivers were able to carry enormous masses of gravel and sand into the state from the Rocky mountains and high plains. There were times of greatly increased precipitation which accompanied each ice ad vance, and which soon turned peaceful waterways into turbulent, devastating rivers which swept everything before them. The uni versity geologist in more detail de scribes how, after the disappear ance of the last ice sheet to reach Nebraska, through a gradual proc ess of erosion, tributaries from the Missouri river, which had by then reoccupied its normal course, kept cutting back westward until they formed the present bend in the Platte and eventually suc ceeded In reaching the main chan nel of the river winch at that time flowed south and east from a point near or somewhat west of Kear ney, thus diverting the earlier Platte drainage to its present course . Old Soil Formed. Old soils were formed during the period between the Kansan and Nebraska glaciers and soon after trees and vegetation started. The giant "fossil" tree shown above 1a typical of plant development dur ing this inter-glacial period. Cen turies later as the Kansan glacier approached Nebraska, these for est monarchs were buried beneath an outwash of sand and gravel which flowed away from the ice sheet. "When the Kansan glacier fin ally retreated," says Dr. Lugn, "dust storms deposited formations of red loess, known as the Love land loess over 42,000 square miles of Nebraska. Near Gothenburg and directly north across the Platte, this loess formation of fine sandy silt and clay reached a thickness of 100 feet or more." Ancient Dust Storms. We may think that our dust storms of the past few years have been the worst in .history, but he says, these are hardly comparable with those which swept over Ne braska thousands of years ago, bringing death to both plant and animal life. Few, if arty bones of animals are found in loess for mations, which indicate to scien tists the intensity of the storms which blew across this state, then probably devoid of vegetation. Nature went to the extremes in those early clays, Dust storms were more devastating than today, and the processes of land erosion went on with dangerous rapidity. He writes: "After dust storms deposited the Loveland loess formation over the state, erosion next took place con temporaneously with the advance of a fourth glacier, the Iowan, which extended Into north central Iowa, but did not reach Nebraska. With its advance, precipitation greatly increased here, causing much erosion and consequently the hilly topography which exists north of the Platte in parts of the state. WOMAN 51, GETS CHICAGO DEGREE Mother of 3 Receives Phi Bela Kappa Key. CHICAGO. (CNS). Mrs. Ethel Bennett, 51 years of age, mother of three children, today reecived! her reward for ten years at tending University of Chicago evening classes a bachelor's de gree in English literature and a Phi Beta Kappa key. TOP COAT TIME IS HERE NOW Does Your Coal Seed Cleaning? 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